* Develop my own signature style. My taste veers towards the classics but I am looking to add a trendier twist. Lipstick Jungle is a major inspiration.
Status: I still need to invest in more basic pieces, accessories and undergarments. I would like to buy more camera-friendly tops and need new dress pants for work. Would also like to buy some more summer and lounge wear.
* Sex up my shoes. I have decided to stand by my Converse (no pun intended) but my snow boots have to go as there are some cuter alternatives out there.
Status: I need a pair of brown heels for everyday wear as well as some black sandals. That completes my basic footwear, which means I can invest in trendier shoes such as a red pair of heels. Still need new snow boots for the winter but have invested in some stylish boots for the fall.
* Finish cleaning out my closet. I did a major hatchet job in November but there's more work to do as it is time to part with some old friends and forgotten pieces.
Status: I haven’t done much since November. Not sure if I should wait until I buy more clothes or just toss, toss, toss.
* Transition from a relaxer to natural hair. I may end up straightening my natural hair but would at least like to give myself the option of being a curly girlie.
Status: It’s been six months since my last relaxer. Yippee!
* Schedule a makeover every six months. I am a recovering beauty addict who is now stuck in a makeup rut.
Status: Not sure what the hold-up is. If I don’t get around to doing it before my Memorial Day visit home then I will make it a priority once I return.
* Revise my Sunday evening beauty routine. I occasionally wash and set my hair for the week but am probably going to go the blowout route every other week. I am instead going to focus more on at home spa treatments. Nothing fancy, just a neat-and-nude mani and pedi, body exfoliation and enjoy a glass of wine.
Status: Hit or miss but trying to make more hits.
* Dust off my cookbooks and head back to the kitchen. I am sooo tired of eating out and would like to cultivate better eating habits.
Status: I have been cooking more regularly but tend to get tripped up by days that I have (last-minute) auditions.
* Do more downward dogs. I would like to go to yoga, and maybe some cardio, at least once a week. I miss my gym. Sigh...
Status: I had a major breakthrough a couple of weeks ago when I went to that early Tuesday morning Pilates class. Making it a part of my weekly schedule.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Wear makeup and heels
My progress towards my Style Resolutions has picked up again.
I have been rather disciplined about my 7a Pilates class on Tuesday and picked up some new makeup from MAC. Also bought a couple of blouses from H&M in camera-friendly colors. And before I forget -- I bought a couple of pairs of new shoes.
I find that whenever I want to dress up my look the two things that make the biggest impact are makeup and heels.
And that's what I most need style-wise -- small items with big impact.
Fashion is about experimentation and I realize that I need to do more of that. I also realize that I don' t like to "fuss." I don't need five hours to get ready for a party nor do I want to take that much time to do so. I like to look good and be out the bathroom door in five minutes as a I a toddler waiting right outside the door to get a hug.
I have been rather disciplined about my 7a Pilates class on Tuesday and picked up some new makeup from MAC. Also bought a couple of blouses from H&M in camera-friendly colors. And before I forget -- I bought a couple of pairs of new shoes.
I find that whenever I want to dress up my look the two things that make the biggest impact are makeup and heels.
And that's what I most need style-wise -- small items with big impact.
Fashion is about experimentation and I realize that I need to do more of that. I also realize that I don' t like to "fuss." I don't need five hours to get ready for a party nor do I want to take that much time to do so. I like to look good and be out the bathroom door in five minutes as a I a toddler waiting right outside the door to get a hug.
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